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Free Music Notes for Anonymous (Dig)
Free Music Review: Fresh, original, brilliant.
Hit: 4 Stars
This album is Tomahawk meets Fantomas doing Native American covers. The music here avoids all clichés of world music mixed with rock. If Tomahawk could jam on an Indian reservation with Native American's centuries ago this is what it would sound like.
There aren't any pop (for lack of a better word) songs on here like typical Tomahawk albums but it's easier to listen to than a lot of Fantomas.
One thing I noticed is the mixing is a little raw. There are some amazing rhythms here, but the mixing doesn't bring them out like it should. The vocals are also too quiet in some sections. There is so much going on in these tracks that a better mixing job would have helped. I looked at the credits and was surprised to see Mike Patton mixed the album. Even though he isn't a pro mixer it still sounds quite good and I'm very impressed to see Mike wear yet another hat.
If every musician followed Mike's example and pushed themselves musically on every level (genre, vocal style, etc.) the world would be a much more interesting place.
This sounds fresh, original, and has moments of brilliance. It will be on my list as one of the best albums for 2007.
Free Music Review: Pretty Good
Hit: 4 Stars
First off, I am a Mike Patton fan. However, I do not think every project he does is amazing. In fact, I can't stand any of his solo work, and until this album, Tomahawk was probably one of his more "major" bands that I didn't like.
So now thats out of the way. Anonymous is an album with a very cool premise. All songs are Native American chants interpretated into songs. With all the vocals being just that. The instrumental portion is probably the coolest by far. I like all Native Americanish sounds they make with the instruments. Some songs are very bright sounding, while others drone on with a sense of dread.
The bad is that it sometimes comes off as pretty cheesy. Patton at times sounds silly and may even seem like hes mocking the music. I beleive, though, that it is just Patton's charisma.
If you like Patton, then of course you will get this album.
For those who are just getting into Patton, and want to check out his band "Tomahawk" for the first time, I would reccomend "Mit Gas." That album is actual original music and gives you more of an idea of what this band really is. This album is more of a medium for Patton to try something new.
Free Music Review: Unique and rewarding
Hit: 4 Stars
I have bought two albums of Mike's in the last year. I am dissapointed with the sound quality of each, and "Peeping Tom" was not a direction I ever want to hear Patton foray into, although I have to admit the guy's got style.
This album was a pleasant turn in the opposite direction from modern-day ghetto cynicism demonstrated in the former. It's really amazing that he pulled it off, taking these Native American hymns and giving them a good Bungling.
While I'm sure that the majority of the audience won't appreciate the subtly twisting ryhthms and pentatonic simplicity of the melodies, the themes of an all-but lost civilization holding hope in a long-gone world viewed through the distorted spectacles of modern technology represented by Patton's characteristic mad music machine are a rejuvenative for the nostalgic ear that still longs for a return to the musically, spiritually and philosophically incisive album "California".
Keep it real Mr. Patton.
Free Music Review: Something Different
Hit: 4 Stars
Call it 3.75 stars. I too was very unsure about this new musical direction. Based on what I read about the disc and fans opinions I had some serious doubts. After my first couple of listens I must declare that this is adventurous and different. Do we need another Mit Gas? No. Why walk twice down the same path? I am glad that these guys tried something "out there" and inspired. It is not perfect and a few moments might be silly, but I like the vibe of it. And I am not easy to please. Yeah, maybe they could have involved some other people such as actual Native Americans, but probably that would have just made it all very silly. On the other hand it could use a little more tribal drumming from Native Americans. But it is what it is. 60% great stuff. 40% "Meh" or "Ooops." Nice effort at something unique. Still more original and daring than most stuff that came out this year.Free Music Review: Tomahawk Have Found Their Groove
Hit: 4 Stars
Up until Anonymous, I have found Tomahawk to be a good but easily forgettable band. I always kind of wondered exactly what Mike Patton was doing as a member of Tomahawk because their self-titled album and Mit Gas, while enjoyable, weren't very significant in my opinion. I admit that I tend toward weirder things, and I was very satisfied by Anonymous. Tomahawk has always carried a Native American image but they finally filled the boots. The entire album is full of sounds you've never heard and haunting melodies that create incredible atmospheres and imagery in your head. Anonymous isn't the immaculate artistic experience that, say, Patton/Kaada's Romances is, but it is definitely different, new, surprising, and better than almost any music being released lately.